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Manual EDS440-L/-S EDS441-L/-S EDS441-LAB-4 EDS440-LAF-4 Insulating fault locator to locate insulation faults in ungrounded DC, AC and three-phase power supplies (IT systems) EDS44x_D00201_07_M_XXEN/06.2020...
1.2 Technical support 1.2.1 End customer support and advice This manual is intended for qualified personnel working in electrical Technical support by phone or e-mail for all Bender products engineering and electronics! • Questions concerning specific customer applications • Commissioning •...
• Old electrical and electronic equipment from users other than private households Sale and delivery conditions can be obtained from Bender in printed or electronic format. which was introduced to the market after 13 August 2005 must be taken back by the manufacturer and disposed of properly.
Part of the device documentation in addition to this manual is the enclosed "Safety in- to the life and limb of the user or third parties and/or result in damage to the EDS44x or structions for Bender products". other property.
12 measuring current transformers can be connected for each EDS44x. Up to 50 EDS44x 2.6 Periodic verification can be linked via BS bus (Bender sensor bus, RS-485 interface with BS protocol) and there- The EDS system monitors itself during operation.
3. Function Function 3.1 Features 3.1.4 System properties • Universal system concept 3.1.1 Areas of application • Modular design, therefore easily adjustable to the given circumstances • Insulation fault location in AC, 3(N)AC and DC IT systems • Measuring current transformers available in various sizes and versions •...
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◊ WS… W/WS 8000 Type A ◊ ◊ Type W…AB ◊ CTAF…SET Type A ◊ 3.1.5.3 Other Bender devices Device EDS440-L EDS440-S EDS441-L EDS441-S EDS441-LAB EDS440-LAF COM460 COM465 IOM441-S CP700 MK2430 IRDH575 iso685-x-p BS bus BB bus BS bus BB bus...
Function Function 3.2 Operating principle of the EDS system For further information, refer to the data sheet "Technical aspects main catalogue part 1" in the chapter "Technical aspects when using insulation fault lo- When an insulation monitoring device detects the occurrence of an insulation fault, it cation systems".
Function Function 3.3 Schematic diagram EDS system Legend EDS44x Insulation fault locator iso685-D-P Insulation monitoring device with an integrated locating current injector Voltage source IT system Supply voltage Measuring current transformers Locating current Insulation fault downstream of the measuring current transformer Protective earth conductor or equipotential bonding conductor BS bus BS bus for device communication...
5. Mounting Mounting 5.1 General instructions 5.2 Installation clearances Only qualified personnel are permitted to carry out the work necessary 20 mm to install, commission and run a device or system. l1 l2 l3 l1 l2 l3 l1 l2 l3 l1 l2 l3 l1 l2 l3 l1 l2 l3...
Mounting Mounting 5.3 Screw mounting 5.4 DIN rail mounting 1. Fix the two mounting clips provided with the device manually or using a tool as 1. Fix one of the provided mounting clips manually or using a tool as illustrated below. illustrated below.
5.5 Connection of the BB bus 5.6 Connection to the voltage supply The BB bus is an interface that enables Bender devices to communicate with each other. = AC/DC 24...240 V The BB bus can be used with an ISOMETER® and a maximum of two EDS44x or one EDS44x-S and one IOM44-S.
Mounting Mounting 5.7 Connection of the X1 interface 5.9 BS bus termination I1 I2 A 13 14 23 24 13 14 23 24 24 2 Input 1 M+ Dig. current output Activating a terminating resistor to define the first and the last device in the bus system. Input 2 Ground RS-485 A (input)
Mounting Mounting 5.10.1 Connection of W…, WR…, WS… series measuring current 5.10.2 Connection of W…AB series measuring current transformers to transformers EDS441-LAB-4 For insulation fault location, the measuring current transformers of the W… (closed), WR… (rectangular) and WS… (split-core) series are used. W...AB CTAC 1 CTAC 2...
5.10.3 Connection of CTAF…SET series measuring current transformers to EDS440-LAF-4 For insulation fault location, the measuring current transformers of the CTAF…SET series are used. CTAF CTAF CTAF A1 A2 EDS440-LAF-4 Locating current The EDS440-LAF-4 operates exclusively with a locating current > 10 mA. EDS44x_D00201_07_M_XXDE/06.2020...
6. Display and alarm messages Display and alarm messages 6.1 Operating and display elements EDS44x-S The "ON" LED flashes until the device is ready for operation during power up. The "ON" LED lights up when the device is turned on. A current transformer connection test is carried out every hour.
Display and alarm messages Display and alarm messages 6.3 Standard display in the operating mode 6.4 Alarm messages The values of the EDS44x-L are mainly displayed via the connected ISOMETER® and the Alarm messages of the EDS44x-L are directly indicated on the control panel of the device, values of the EDS44x-S are only displayed via the connected ISOMETER®.
In the event of a device error, an error code is additionally displayed on the correspond- 6.4.5 Device error, failure BS bus master ing ISOMETER®. Please have it at hand for the Bender service. Service and COM LED light up simultaneously and continuously.
Display and alarm messages Display and alarm messages 6.4.6 Error message In the event of an error message, the LED of the respective channel flashes. An error can, for example, be caused by low-frequency residual currents, external magnetic fields, etc. TEST TEST CHANNELS / ADDR.
7. Commissioning Commissioning Risk of overcurrent! 7.2 Switching on Devices connected to the analogue output must have a suitable protec- 1. Switch on the supply voltage of all devices connected to the BS bus or the BB bus. tive circuit against overcurrent to protect the device in the event of a de- First, the "ON"...
8.1.4 Leitungsführung Die optimale Leitungsführung für den BS-Bus ist die reine Linienstruktur. Stichleitungen Der BS-Bus dient zur Erweiterung von Bender-Messgeräten (z. B. ISOMETER®). Dabei han- zu einzelnen Geräten von maximal 1 m Länge sind zulässig. Diese Stichleitungen werden delt es sich um eine RS-485-Schnittstelle mit einem speziell für Bender-Geräte entwi-ck- nicht terminiert.
9. Operation Operation 9.1 Reading out and setting the BS address 9.1.2 Setting a BS address Activate TEST If the BS address is set to 0, the device goes into the trigger mode "au- CHANNELS / ADDR. address input to". See "Trigger function"...
Operation Operation 9.3 Resetting saved alarm messages (RESET button) The EDS44x-L responds as follows: • "ALARM I " LED and "ALARM I " LED light up. ΔL Δn If the fault memory is enabled, the alarm state will remain, even after the cause of the fault •...
Afterwards, the EDS system is permanently active, regardless of the • 25 mA for EDS440-x/EDS440-LAF-4 insulation value and the alarm message of the ISOMETER®. The EDS system can be stopped manually at any time using the shortcut button or via the •...
Settings Settings 10.1.3 Fault memory 10.2.1.2 Digital input mode Faults that only occur temporarily can be saved in the ISOMETER®. The operating mode for the digital input can be set to the following values: •Active high • on After eliminating the cause of fault, alarm messages remain stored until a An event is carried out on the rising edge of the digital input (low to RESET is carried out.
Settings Settings 10.2.2 Digital outputs of the EDS44x-L 10.2.2.4 Functional description The EDS44x-L features a digital current output (0 or 20 mA), a buzzer and relays, which Up to three functions can be assigned to one output. The functions are linked to an OR can be configured individually.
Settings Settings 10.3 Factory settings Parameter Value Parameter Value General information Buzzer Response value insulation fault location (I 0.5 mA (EDS441-x, EDS441-LAB) Buzzer test Δ 5 mA (EDS440-x) Buzzer function 1 10 mA (EDS440-LAF) Buzzer function 1 Response value residual current measurement 10 A (EDS440-x) Buzzer function 1 1 A (EDS441-x, EDS441-LAB)
ISOMETER® • Read out error code on the corresponding page 28 • Contact Bender service • "SERVICE" LED lights up Connection fault of the current transformers • Replace defective measuring current transformers see "Connection fault of the •...
12. Diagrams Diagrams 12.1 Response sensitivity curves The following characteristic curves allow easy determination of a practical response value for the insulation monitoring device and the EDS44x. Proceed as follows: System type, system voltage, system frequency, leakage capacitance and locating cur- 1.
Diagrams Diagrams 12.1.6 Characteristic curves EDS441-LAB for AC systems AC 42V 0,5mA AC42V [IL=1,8mA] 1000 Ce [μF] AC 230V 0,5mA AC230V [IL=1,8mA] 1000 Ce [μF] EDS44x_D00201_07_M_XXDE/06.2020...
Diagrams Diagrams 12.1.7 Characteristic curves EDS441-LAB for DC systems DC 220V DC 48V 0,5mA DC220V 0,5mA DC48V [IL=1,8mA] [IL=1,8mA] 1000 1000 Ce [μF] Ce [μF] DC 110V 0,5mA DC110V [IL=1,8mA] 1000 Ce [μF] EDS44x_D00201_07_M_XXDE/06.2020...
Diagrams Diagrams 12.1.8 Response values EDS440-LAF for DC systems up to a system leakage capacitance of max. 100 μF: Nominal voltage Max. insulation fault R DC 60 V 2 kOhm 5 kOhm DC 110 V 10 kOhm DC 220 V DC 300 V 15 kOhm 30 kOhm...
Diagrams Diagrams 12.2 Fault curve EDS440 12.3 Fault curve EDS441 An insulation fault location beyond the grey area causes an error message. The EDS44x-L An insulation fault location beyond the grey area causes an error message. The EDS44x-L indicates error messages via flashing LEDs indicates error messages via flashing LEDs (refer to "Service and COM LED light up simultaneously and continuously."...
13. Technical data Technical data 13.1 Tabular data Response value residual current measurement (I ) EDS441................... 100 mA…1 A ∆n Relative uncertainty (I ) EDS44x (42…60 Hz)..........................±5 % ∆n Insulation coordination acc. to IEC 60664-1/IEC 60664-3 Relative uncertainty (I ) EDS44x (61…1000 Hz)......................... -20…0 % ∆n Definitions Hysteresis ......................................
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Technical data Technical data Digital inputs Environment/EMC Number........................................2 EMC ..................................... IEC 61326-2-4 Operating mode, adjustable........................... active high, active low Ambient temperatures Function.....................................none, test, reset Operating temperature..............................-25 °C… +55 °C Voltage level..........................Low DC -5…5 V, High DC 11…32 V Transport..................................
= Residual current effect of > 100 mA results in a greater relative uncertainty. EDS441W-L-4 AC/DC 24…240 V 0.2…1 mA B91080205W EDS441-LAB-4 AC/DC 24…240 V 0.2…1 mA B91080207 EDS441W-LAB-4 AC/DC 24…240 V 0.2…1 mA B91080207W EDS440-LAF-4 AC/DC 24…240 V 10 mA B91080209 * Absolute values EDS44x_D00201_07_M_XXDE/06.2020...
Technical data Technical data 13.3.2 Accessories Alternative measuring current transformers from the Bender program Type Internal diameter/mm Design type Art. No. Description Art. No. W10/600 circular B911761 EDS440/441 mechanical accessories comprising: B91080903 W0-S20 circular B911787 terminal cover and 2 mounting clips (scope of delivery)
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Technical data Technical data For further information regarding the measuring current transformers, refer to the data sheets. Measuring current transformers for EDS441-LAB Bender measuring current transformers Type Internal diameter/mm Design type Art. No. W20AB circular B98080008 W35AB circular B98080016 W60AB...